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sarahomalley
05-22-2006, 12:02 PM
Forgive me if there is a post about this already. But this name change stuff is a pain in my behind!!!!!!!!!!!! Where do I start? Social Security? Then DMV? I thought my stress was supposed to be over
CindySue
05-22-2006, 12:04 PM
I dont know how it is for you where you are at, but here it is easier it start with your DL. And all you need is your old DL and your marriage license. If your DL is changed, its pretty easy for the SS card to be changed.
Only I had to wait until I got my Marriage License back from being filed with the county clerk before I could do anything, but I got it back Saturday so Im good to go!!
Good Luck!
cowboysbride
05-22-2006, 03:35 PM
Forgive me if there is a post about this already. But this name change stuff is a pain in my behind!!!!!!!!!!!! Where do I start? Social Security? Then DMV? I thought my stress was supposed to be over

The OFFICIAL NEW BRIDE NAME CHANGE KIT....all forms included...$24.95 plus tax/S&H

http://www.kitbiz.com/
CindySue
05-22-2006, 05:07 PM
The OFFICIAL NEW BRIDE NAME CHANGE KIT....all forms included...$24.95 plus tax/S&H

http://www.kitbiz.com/

You dont really need that! You have to pay for you DL, but your SS card is free and they "sell" you a form for it.
There is an article on OneWed, I believe that will give you all the info you need without charging you.
Sorry Ellen......not being rude.....Ive just found soooo many things that brides are tricked into thinking they HAVE to have when they dont! This being one of them!
I want to give an example............here it cost $10 to change your name on your license, and nothing to change the SS card. The kit is $25 wasted dollars, because you would still have to spend the $10 at the DVM, AND use THEIR forms!!!!
cowboysbride
05-22-2006, 05:12 PM
It's okay Cindy:) , I'm not making the best decisions here lately anyway...LOL!

I just thought that it would give her an idea of where to begin and how to do it....that's why we're all here...to help, learn and share with eachother!
CindySue
05-22-2006, 05:16 PM
It's okay Cindy:) , I'm not making the best decisions here lately anyway...LOL!
I just hate that these places take advantage of brides. I got something similiar when my kids were born, telling me for a fee they would file for my babies SS card because "you know its the law that kids have a SS#". The hospital already did that and it cost NOTHING!!!!
brewsells
05-22-2006, 05:50 PM
I just hate that these places take advantage of brides. I got something similiar when my kids were born, telling me for a fee they would file for my babies SS card because "you know its the law that kids have a SS#". The hospital already did that and it cost NOTHING!!!!
Yeah, aside from the hospital bill. ;) They better at least include a filing fee.
WebLady
05-22-2006, 07:50 PM
Yeah you don't need to pay for a kit ... I would start with Social Security then the DMV. Then you can get the name changed with the other places (credit cards, insurance and such) with just your license. Some states will give you a free license name change when you get married.

I found this online a while back, it has all the details about changing your name after the wedding and it is FREE - http://www.angelfire.com/ma/dnsassoc/
LizabethDavis
05-22-2006, 07:58 PM
Yes, do NOT buy one of those kits. I hate to see bride's who buy those things. One of the many things that wedding industry makes you think you have to have. Get your marriage license and you can change everything with no problems. There is a form online for SS and then your DMV will have a certain form for you to fill out. Good luck!
darkangel090260
05-22-2006, 08:08 PM
ok Start will your DL then SSN then CCs then bill then other small thing as they come in. Because to change anyother legal document you will need your DL and SSN and marrige licens. SSN is a pain in the back side.
ikkin510
05-22-2006, 08:21 PM
Thank you so much for this thread! I have a name changing kit saved in my favorites to buy eventually. I'm glad to know it's a waste of money. THANKS!!!!!!
WebLady
05-22-2006, 08:46 PM
ok Start will your DL then SSN then CCs then bill then other small thing as they come in. Because to change anyother legal document you will need your DL and SSN and marrige licens. SSN is a pain in the back side.
Here the DMV asked for my SS# ... it was easy to send in for the name change with SS for me, I just sent in the form with the marriage certificate (the original) and they sent it back with the new card in like a week. Then I took it all down to the DMV and it wasn't a problem there either (aside from the line :bbrolleyes: ;))
cowboysbride
05-23-2006, 11:06 AM
I'm so sorry Sarah, I was only trying to help...these ladies won't steer you wrong...and they teach me a thing or two!

Again, Sorry for my bad advice:(
CindySue
05-23-2006, 11:23 AM
ok Start will your DL then SSN then CCs then bill then other small thing as they come in. Because to change anyother legal document you will need your DL and SSN and marrige licens. SSN is a pain in the back side.
It is......And from my experience, it was easier to change SS with an already changed DL, than to try and change it first. It may have just been the office here, but they wanted to SEE a picture ID with the new name. They were hasseling (sp?) me so much I said I would be back, went and changed my DL, came back and voila! Changed with NO PROBLEM! I have heard of people changing the SS card first with no problem. I guess start with whichever is simpler for you.
CindySue
05-23-2006, 11:30 AM
I'm so sorry Sarah, I was only trying to help...these ladies won't steer you wrong...and they teach me a thing or two!

Again, Sorry for my bad advice:(
Ellen, youre planning a wedding. These places FEED on brides, saying they are going to make things easier. Ive been married before, thats how I knew you didnt need it. I had actually never heard of it. Dont beat yourself up...:hug: ..we are here to help each other. Hopefully, you didnt get roped in to that scam!!!!
cowboysbride
05-23-2006, 11:40 AM
Thanks Cindy! I've been married before too...once I got my Marriage Certificate I started with my SS card, then my DL and then changed my billing name...I just thought having the forms would be easier...I didn't realize that those forms may not be accepted...I agree...what a scam!
WebLady
05-23-2006, 06:43 PM
Ellen, youre planning a wedding. These places FEED on brides, saying they are going to make things easier. Ive been married before, thats how I knew you didnt need it. I had actually never heard of it. Dont beat yourself up...:hug: ..we are here to help each other. Hopefully, you didnt get roped in to that scam!!!!

Well I have been married before and in the industry form a while now so I know about how ppl will try to scam brides into thinking they need something they don't. In this case, you can find all the forms you need online or locally for free.

But don't feel bad, you didn't know and you were trying to help, no one can fault you for that :D Now you know and can pass along the info to another bride :)